Betula Loo shows how to make this drawstring bag that is the perfect size to hold 10 CDs.  Make one to organize the CDs in your car.  Or, make a bunch of them to organize your music collection at the … Read More...

Threads Magazine shows an easy way to turn bias cording right side out.  Get the how-to.

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Go to Soto Softies to find out how to make these adorable warm fuzzy mammal finger puppets.  The free pattern includes pieces to make a mouse, a squirrel, and a lamb.  Cute, cute, cute!!!  Go to the tutorial.  Or, … Read More...

Buying a sewing machine can be pretty confusing.   There are so many different types of features and functions available.  How to make sense of it all?  Sew, Mama, Sew! shares a list of questions to consider when purchasing a sewing … Read More...

Epicurean Style shows how to make a girl’s ruffled skirt from a large man’s t-shirt.  Get the how-to.

CraftZine shares a free pattern and podcast telling how make these zippered pouches in the shape of a floppy-eared bunny featured in the book Zakka Sewing.  Check out the bunny tail on the zipper pull!  Go to the free … Read More...

Find out how to make this hanging wall pocket from Cash Strapped Crafts.  Hang it by the back door to stash keys, notes, or othe small necessities.  Go to the tutorial.

This summer, make good old-fashioned letter writing a priority.  It’ll keep the kids’ brains active and it will strengthen relationships with family and friends.  Craftzine shows how to make this family letter writing center that hangs on the wall.  Go … Read More...

This felt teddy bear project from Chica and Jo is a great summertime craft for the kiddos.  The pieces are all precut, so all the kids have to do is assesmble and stitch.  Make a bunch and host a teddy … Read More...

If a simple fabric yoyo is pretty, it stands to reason that a two-layer yoyo is doubly so.  Shira Cooper shares a tutorial on Whip Up showing how to take the fabric yoyo to the next level by adding another … Read More...

Christine Sews shows how to make this case for your cutting boards.  (You know, the cardboard ones that fold up.)  Go to the tutorial.

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Whether it’s hiking, playing at the park, or just enjoying a stroll around the neighborhood, chances are you’ll want to bring a bottle of water with you.  Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making a water bottle … Read More...

It’s easy to repurpose an old pillowcase into a laundry bag.  Craftzine shows you how.  Go to the tutorial.

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If the thought of making your own hat sounds intimidating, check out this tutorial from CraftStylish.  Cal Patch shows how you can make a shady hat using only one piece fabric.  Oh, and it’s reversible, too!  Read how to make … Read More...

Mairuru made these flying sarubobo.  “Saru” means “monkey” in Japanese, and “bobo” means baby.  I love the way the arms and legs are outstretched, like they’re floating through the air.  See more photos on her blog.

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Instructables user Mary.Parry shows how to make this hanging travel organizer.  It’s a sleeve that fits over a coat hanger that has a pocket to store your necessities.  Get the tutorial.

The next time you shorten a pair of jeans, or otherwise refashion or alter jeans, save your leftover denim.  You can use it to make a cool wallet.  Instructables user pkruep shows you how.  The edges are not finished to … Read More...

Look at this hydrangea purse made by raycious!  Each little blossom is accented with a yellow bead in the center.  A drawstring at the top allows you to place your belongings inside the hydrangea-shaped bag.  See more photos at her … Read More...

Does your little one love playing kitchen?  No need for an expensive kitchen playset.  Balancing Everything shows how to make this roll-up kitchen playmat.  It stores easy, and travels even easier!  Go to the tutorial.

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Miffy’s World shares a pattern for making this sweet twirly skirt with an little apron.  She offers it as shareware.  It’s free to download, but she does request a donation be made to MontroseAccess (an organization near and dear to … Read More...